The eagle has landed
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kentvette
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I tried to find some photos posted by one-time member here, Norm, of his garage in, I think Delaware. As he is no longer a member I couldn't search his threads, but did find this one with a few shots of what is really just a corner of his garage!60x26’ tho wishing I had pushed it to 30’ but still be a big improvement. They are erecting it right over the top of the old one so I can dismantle it inside the new onewill keep me busy but hopefully by xmas it will be getting there
It had to happen one day.
www.corvetteclub.org.uk
Something to aim for maybe?
Mad4slalom
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Did plenty of sideways driving and wheelspins in my 3 litre capri when i was 18 in the late 70’s James. When you get a few more years under your belt (me , not you) and gain some mechanical knowledge you realise the abuse doing burnouts and the like are doing to the mechanics of your car . you dont need to look at many. Car show off “Fails” on you tube to see how quickly a quick pose can go wrong , a foot full of throttle, wheelspinning Takeaway, rear steps out , they give it some opposite lock whilst backing off the throttle , the car then suddenly picks up grip and shoots it straight into whatever the front wheels are pointing at, the crowd that were egging the driver on then turn into a cheering mob . You just made their day and ruined your own!
Mad4slalom
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The Eagle is growing ! One minute I think its small, then I think its Huge !Nothing to do with vette suppliers but very excited that the supplier of my new workshop delivered the steels this morning.
the eagle is growing quicklyNothing to do with vette suppliers but very excited that the supplier of my new workshop delivered the steels this morning.
Derek Nicol
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My dream garage > https://www.nationalcollisionrepairer.com.au/DONS-GARAGE.pdf
Mad4slalom
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Is that s mk 1 mex sticking its nose out on the right ?We`ve got distribution complexes going up around our way that are smaller than that !
But is mine bigger than yours ??View attachment 11676
Chuffer
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That`s just plain showing off !
Derek Nicol
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Hes put a huge amount of work into it and came close to loosing it all a few years ago with a wild fire getting a bit too close for comfort.
Dons a church man and invites church groups and car groups round to eat there and look around, hes also had wedding receptions there.
Chuffer
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A genuine works Ford Escort Mk 1 Twin Cam race car no less !!! And no it`s not mine unfortunately .Is that s mk 1 mex sticking its nose out on the right ?
Also on the post lift at the far end just visible is this beauty but it`s been sold now .
Chuffer
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I am almost tempted to go to church !
Mad4slalom
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Works ?!! Wow that will be worth a lot of dosh then. What a great place to be involved withA genuine works Ford Escort Mk 1 Twin Cam race car no less !!! And no it`s not mine unfortunately .
Chuffer
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Yeah , lots of dosh ! In fact it`s so valuable that the very wealthy gentleman racer who owns it will not race it as it is so original .So he has bought a non works Mk 1 twin cam with GRP blister wheel arches to race instead . But he has yet to race is as he is too busy campaigning his two March F2 cars in the Historic Masters series as well as a BMW E36 and an E46 in the classic Enduro series . Plus there is another March F2 being totally rebuilt that is chassis number 002 that will have full FIA historic certification as one key component is original . It is fascinating watching that progress . The jewel in the crown for me though is his 1976 Spice Group C that won at Le Mans .Works ?!! Wow that will be worth a lot of dosh then. What a great place to be involved with
I am just the poor guy in the corner with a C3 .
But he does admire it if I am working on it when he drops in .
Mad4slalom
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Great placeYeah , lots of dosh ! In fact it`s so valuable that the very wealthy gentleman racer who owns it will not race it as it is so original .So he has bought a non works Mk 1 twin cam with GRP blister wheel arches to race instead . But he has yet to race is as he is too busy campaigning his two March F2 cars in the Historic Masters series as well as a BMW E36 and an E46 in the classic Enduro series . Plus there is another March F2 being totally rebuilt that is chassis number 002 that will have full FIA historic certification as one key component is original . It is fascinating watching that progress . The jewel in the crown for me though is his 1976 Spice Group C that won at Le Mans .
I am just the poor guy in the corner with a C3 .
Mad4slalom
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Mr. Cricket
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Been on the GJ for years in awe at some of the garages, workshops and collections shown. Dons party garage is just nuts. Wasn't he on that short-lived program where an ex pro wrestler and a car spiv hauled away all the junker cars and parts from vast 'collections' sold them all then restored the owners pride & joy out of the kitty?
Mr. Cricket
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This morning’s progress so far,
Half the roof on by 10am coffee time,
Looks to be some nice seasoned wood for salvage ? Maybe repurpose it in your new build
Derek Nicol
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Now you mention it, yes i think he was, i had forgotten that.. the build car was a Lincoln Zephyr if i remember correctly.
Mad4slalom
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In v
and a couple from this evening, the old shed looks small inside it. They will finish the job tomorrow then my work starts
